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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Senior EO/IR Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

3+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking to grow its electro-optic and infrared engineering team to better prepare the nation against emerging threats. As a Senior EO/IR Engineer, you will design and model optical sensors, conduct trade studies, develop testbeds, and collaborate on multi-spectral sensor systems.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and model performance of current- and next-generation optical sensors for passive and active sensing in constrained environments

Understand how individual EO/IR sensor performance affects a larger system of sensors

Determine analysis approaches and conduct detailed trade studies for sponsor-based work in the areas of EO/IR sensing, using existing, organically-developed M&S tools

Develop hardware and sensor testbeds to validate and advance optical systems with various applications in remote sensing and multi-domain surveillance and targeting

Collaborate on the development and analysis of multi-spectral sensor systems (RF and EO/IR)

Present analysis to sponsors and prime contractors to guide program direction

Engage in opportunities to translate findings into whitepapers, conference talks, journal articles, or other internal or external publications

Qualification

EO/IR systems designOptical physicsMATLAB programmingPython programmingEO/IR image processingRF systems exposureInfrared algorithmsInter-personal skillsSecurity clearanceWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A Master's of Science degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in optics, photonics, or electromagnetics

A minimum 3 years relevant work experience in design, development, or testing of electro-optical or infrared systems and sensors

A strong understanding of optical physics, including but not limited to radiative transfer, atmospheric phenomenology, and/or light-matter interactions

Experience with EO/IR image processing

Strong MATLAB or Python programming skills

The ability to travel up to 5% of the time as needed

Strong inter-personal and written communication skills

The ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment

An active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

A PhD degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in optics, photonics, or electromagnetics

Prior exposure to RF systems or sensors

Prior exposure to infrared search and track (IRST) algorithms

Experience using MODTRAN or NV-IPM

Experience with photonic integrated circuits (PICs) or microwave photonics

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees